The City has been examining the concept of a joint PSAP/Dispatch Center/EOC to address current and future needs. Several states and many counties across the country have already implemented or are considering joint PSAP facilities. For our purpose, enhanced communications within and across departmental boundaries will provide highly trained dispatch professionals operating with state-of-the-art equipment in physically secure and properly up-fitted facilities serving multiple service organizations (Police, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management and other City departments.) The inclusion of the EOC in this facility provides for the same work environment and should include adequate space for continuity of government, provide opportunities for sharing resources and new technology, and additional space such as a media room to provide opportunities for information to be disseminated to the public via the media about community emergencies.
